1997 Santana Aluminum Triplet (02)

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Tange Super Size Tandem · Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown

• Inspect the complete frame for cracks, dents, distortion, heavy abrasion, suspicious paint differences or evidence of a previous repair.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS · Crankset: Shimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Kajita, 129 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32"

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

• Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims Rhyno, 48-hole · Hubs: Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Archived: Headset: 1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL · Handlebar: Profile Hammer/Profile Stoker · Stem: Sameness chromoly · Seatpost: Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails · Pedals: Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.